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Varieties
Thirteen Moringa species are known:
M. oleifera M. arborea M. borziana M. concanensis M. drouhardii M. hildebrandtii M. longituba M. ovalifolia M. peregrina M. pygmaea M. rivae M. ruspoliana M. stenopetala
Scientific Knowledge
Nutritional Value
Enormous Benefits.
2 times
Rare for a plant source, Moringa leaves contain all the essential amino acids
Moringa even contains argenine and histidine two amino acids especially important for infants.
Note: Iron from plants, including spinach and Moringa, is generally difficult for the body to absorb.
Oceania Names for Moringa Common Fiji: Sajina (See more at: treesforlife.org/moringa/names) Guam: Katdes Palau: Malungkai
Malnutrition
Moringa
Malnutrition map13
Flowers: Medicine
Roots: Medicine
Gum: Medicine
Bark: Medicine
Moringas Potential
Human Health
Test in Senegal
Conducted by: Mr. Lowell Fuglie, Church World Service in Dakar AGADA (Alternative Action for African Development)
Test in Senegal
Results: Children maintained or increased weight and improved health. Pregnant women recovered from anemia and had babies with higher birth weights.
Source: 2
Research in Nicaragua
Nikolaus Foidl
Leonardo Mayorga
Intensive Cultivation
Livestock Fodder
43% to 65%
Effects of Spray
Accelerates growth of young plants Plants are firmer, more resistant to pests and disease Longer life-span Heavier roots, stems and leaves Produce more fruit Larger fruit Increase in yield 20-35%
Source: 14
Biogas
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